The Spanish club Real Madrid issued an official medical statement revealing the injury of their Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, following thorough examinations he underwent this morning under the supervision of the club's medical staff.

The statement confirmed that Courtois suffered a muscular injury in the right thigh's rectus femoris muscle, without the club specifying the duration of his absence, simply stating: "Awaiting the development of the situation."

According to reliable press reports, Courtois is expected to be out of action for up to a month and a half, posing a significant technical challenge for Real Madrid in the upcoming phase.

The injury comes at a very critical time, as Courtois will miss crucial matches, most notably the derby against Atletico Madrid.

With the confirmation of his long absence, Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin will take on the responsibility of guarding Real Madrid's goal during this critical period. Lunin will need to deliver his best performances to compensate for the absence of the Belgian goalkeeper, known for his high abilities under the crossbar, in the important matches awaiting the royal team.